Associate in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
2024-2025 Map
Total Units: 60 - 66
Term 1
15.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF 12: Child, Family, and Community | 3.00 | Meets Area 4. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an understanding of the processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. Examines the influence of multiple societal contexts. Explores the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children???s development, birth through adolescence. (C-ID CDEV 110). |
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| CDF 14: Child Growth and Development | 3.00 | Meets Area 5 and Graduation Requirement. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. Emphasis on interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (C-ID CDEV 100). |
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 1B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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Notes:
This major is not recommended for those seeking to work in TK (transitional kindergarten). The department recommends the AA-T in Elementary Teacher Education.
Term 2
15.00 - 16.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF 18: Children with Special Needs | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course covers issues related to children with varying abilities ages birth through eight. Exploring first the history of related legislation and referral process, teaching practices, philosophies of inclusion intervention methods, and then working respectfully with families. Observations in public or private child development centers or schools are required. |
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| CDF 40: Observation and Assessment | 3.00 | Prerequisite: CDF 14 (or concurrent enrollment) or CDF 56 (or concurrent enrollment) | |
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Prerequisite(s): CDF 14 (or concurrent enrollment) or, CDF 56 (or concurrent enrollment) This course introduces the appropriate use of assessment and observation tools and strategies to document young children's development and learning. The use of findings to inform and plan learning environments and experiences is emphasized. Recording strategies, rating systems, portfolios, and multiple assessment tools will be discussed, along with strategies for collaboration with families and professionals. (C-ID ECE 200). |
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| CDF 48: Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of the historical contexts and theoretical perspectives of developmentally appropriate practice in early care and education for children birth through age eight. Explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. Identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. Introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children's learning, growth, and development. (C-ID ECE 120). |
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| CDF 63: Introduction to Early Childhood Education Curriculum | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course provides an exploration of developmentally appropriate curricula and environments for children from birth through age eight. Students will use knowledge of children???s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curricula in all content areas to support children???s development and learning in indoor and outdoor settings. (C-ID ECE 130). |
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| Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | Department recommends SPAN 1. | |
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Term 3
15.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF 56: Prenatal, Infant, and Toddler Development | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course explores prenatal, infant and toddler development, including physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional growth and development. Students will apply theory and practice to interpret behaviors and interactions between heredity and environmental factors while emphasizing the role of family and relationships in early childhood development. |
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| CDF 57: Teaching in a Diverse Society | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course presents an examination of the historical and current perspectives on diversity and inclusion and the impact of systemic societal influences on children???s development, learning, and school experiences. Strategies for developmentally-, culturally-, and linguistically-appropriate anti-bias curricula will be explored, as well as approaches to promote inclusive and anti-racist classroom communities. This course places emphasis on self-reflection of the influence of teachers??? own cultures and life experiences on teaching and interactions with children and families. (C-ID ECE 230). |
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| CDF 78: Early Childhood Education Practicum | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): 12 units from, CDF 12, CDF 14, CDF 18, CDF 40, CDF 48, CDF 56, CDF 57, CDF 80 This course provides hands-on experience with developmentally appropriate early childhood program planning and teaching competencies under the supervision of ECE/CD faculty and other qualified early education professionals. Students will use practical classroom experiences to connect theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families. Reflective practice will be emphasized as student teachers design, implement, and evaluate approaches, strategies, and techniques that promote development and learning. The course includes exploration of career pathways, professional development, and teacher responsibilities. (C-ID ECE 210). |
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| CDF 80: Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a study of laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in care and education settings for children from birth through middle childhood. It includes the teacher???s role in prevention strategies, nutrition and meal planning, integration of health, safety and nutrition experiences into daily routines, and overall risk management. (C-ID ECE 220). |
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| Area 5 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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Term 4
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Required Core Choice Elective (Select Six Units) | 6.00 | 6 units are needed in this area. CDF 30 is recommended, but note that it is a 2 unit course which will require a third course. | |
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 6.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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